Cartographic science: a compendium of map projections, with derivations
Auteur :
Fenna, Donald
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Inc
ISBN :
9780849381690
Date de publication :
25 oct. 2006
Dimensions :
25,4 x 17,8 cm
Poids :
1240 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Explains the science of cartography. This book presents a compilation of more than a hundred map projections ranging from classic conics to contemporary transformations using complex variables. It examines the shape and size of the Earth, investigates the means for relating the curved surface to a flat surface, and addresses scaling.